Omega 3

100% clean formula.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. All Ethical Nutrition products are free from animal-based ingredients and by-products. Registered with the vegan society.

Free-from: GMOs, Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin, Palm Oil/Palm Oil Derivatives, Maltodextrin, Bulking Agents, Titanium Dioxide, Sugar.

No Allergen-Containing Ingredients: This product is formulated without any ingredients from the top 14 allergens, including wheat, milk, nuts, soy, and shellfish.

Additive-free: We don't use any nasty additives and where required we use gluten-free rice extract to help us to blend together ingredients and ensure they are accurately dosed.

Omega 3 fats are essential for health but we can’t make them internally, we have to get them from food and supplements. There is a wide amount of research into omega 3s especially EPA and DHA, highlighting benefits for:

1. Heart Health: Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to lower blood triglycerides, support healthy blood pressure, and reduce the risk of heart disease [1].
2. Mental Wellness: EPA and DHA are crucial for brain function, mood balance, and memory. DHA is a key component of cell membranes in the brain, and EPA has anti-inflammatory properties that may protect the brain against damage and ageing [2].
3. Inflammatory Response: Omega-3 fatty acids modulate inflammation [3] and may help manage chronic inflammatory conditions like eczema, psoriasis, arthritis, colitis, and endometriosis.
4. Eye Health: DHA is a key structural component of the retina at the back of the eye. Deficiency can lead to vision problems [4].
5. Pregnancy and breastfeeding: DHA is key for supporting foetal brain and eye development during pregnancy and a baby’s early years [5].

Yes, our vegan Omega 3 supplement is safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Our vegan omega 3 is suitable for:

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Vegans and vegetarians who want to support their EPA and DHA levels
• Those looking to optimise cardiovascular health
• Anyone managing low mood, depression, brain fog, or other cognitive conditions
• Those who want to support eye health
• People managing chronic inflammatory conditions
• Anyone who doesn’t like oily fish!

ALA, EPA, DHA…there’s a lot of acronyms when it comes to omega 3 oils. But you can put down that dictionary, here’s what they mean:

ALA - alpha linolenic acid. This is the “parent” omega 3 fat found in a wide range of foods like nuts, flax and hemp seeds, seed oils, meat, and poultry (especially grain fed). Your body can convert a small amount (about 10-15%) of ALA into EPA and DHA but this is not a very efficient process.

EPA – eicosapentaenoic acid. A polyunsaturated fatty acid found in grass-fed meat and oily fish like salmon, sardines, mackerel, and herring. 

DPA – docosapentaenoic acid. The intermediate fatty acid between EPA and DHA.

DHA – docosahexaenoic acid. Your body can convert some EPA into DHA, but mainly relies on food sources like grass-fed meat and oily fish.

At Ethical Nutrition we use marine algae (Schizochytrium sp.) grown in a pollution-free environment. The algae is farmed sustainably, making it a better option for protecting our seas and oceans [6]. And unlike fish, algae don’t accumulate toxic heavy metals and other harmful substances from polluted waters [7]. 

Our products are suitable for vegetarians and vegans and approved by The Vegan Society.

Omega 3 fatty acids influence many different biological pathways in the body. Because of this, omega 3 supplements can potentially interact with a range of drugs. If you are taking any prescription medications it is advisable to speak to your GP or healthcare provider before taking omega 3. 

Common drug/omega 3 interactions include:

• Anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications.
• Drugs that interfere with fat digestion and absorption (e.g. Orlistat and other lipase inhibitors).
• Blood pressure medications.

1. Djuricic, I. & Calder, P.C. (2021) ‘Beneficial outcomes of omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on human health: An update for 2021’, Nutrients, 13(7), p. 2421. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13072421
2. Dyall, S. C. 2015. Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and the brain: A review of the independent and shared effects of EPA, DPA and DHA. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 7, 125532. doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2015.00052
3. Calder, P. C. 2013. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and inflammatory processes: Nutrition or pharmacology? British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 75(3), 645-662. doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2125.2012.04374.x
4. Querques, G., Forte, R., & Souied, E. H. 2011. Retina and Omega-3. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, 2011(1), 748361. doi.org/10.1155/2011/748361
5. Basak, S., Mallick, R., & Duttaroy, A. K. 2020. Maternal Docosahexaenoic Acid Status during Pregnancy and Its Impact on Infant Neurodevelopment. Nutrients, 12(12). doi.org/10.3390/nu12123615
6. Wells, M. L., Potin, P. Craigie, J.S. et al. 2017. Algae as nutritional and functional food sources: revisiting our understanding. Journal of applied phycology, 29(2), doi.org/10.1007/s10811-016-0974-5 
7. Foran, J. A., Carpenter, D. O., Hamilton, M. C., Knuth, B. A., & Schwager, S. J. 2005. Risk-Based Consumption Advice for Farmed Atlantic and Wild Pacific Salmon Contaminated with Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds. Environmental Health Perspectives, 113(5), 552-556. https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.7626